Too often these BIG Goals are doomed for failure because they simply aren't specific enough. The more specific you are, the more likely you will be able to succeed. Write down your goals and resolutions in ways that allow you to track progress. And, equally important - measure your success!
For instance - if you want to save $1,000 for your childrens college years, start putting away $20 every week. Put it in a 529 Savings Account or a specific account that is separate from your other Savings Account(s). Want to have more when you retire? Call your Human Resources Department tomorrow and start or bump up your 401k savings deductions.
Start taking action immediately. Enjoy your journey. However small your steps - keep moving. If you want to become more fit, focus on being able to jog a little bit further every time you go for a walk, rather than being able to run 5 miles within a week or two. Sometimes progress is a little slower than you first imagined. That's OK! Just keep going.
Forgive yourself if you fail. Don't allow setbacks and failures to define your success If you slip or mess up, don’t beat yourself up. Okay, so you slept in and didn’t get to the gym like you’d planned. How about 5 minutes of stretching and a couple trips around the block? We all slip backwards from time to time. It happens to everyone. Just don’t let your setbacks get in your way. Reflect on the lessons they hold, make adjustments accordingly, then Cowboy up and get back in that saddle. Life rewards those who keep getting back up!
Wishing you a Year filled with Happiness, Amazing Success and Gratitude!
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